Moon Over Appalachia is a suite for solo cello inspired by the music of Appalachia, an enchanting musical tradition of lyrical melodies, foot-tapping rhythms, heart-wrenching lullabies, and above all, the spirit of an American people and their landscape.

"Quartet Op. 44, No. 1 and No. 2 are incredibly dramatic and alive," explains violinist Sarah Nematallah. "They have a certain electricity that we wanted to zap the listener with. We wanted to challenge how people feel about the music of Mendelssohn."